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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (past
23 years)
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19
years computer experience beginning with DOS and less powerful desktop publishing and
bookkeeping software.
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15 years bookkeeping including financial statements and multiple integrated companies.
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12 years writing and design including ISO work procedures, web design, and marketing.
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12 years as Administrator, involving office and warranty.
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16 years writing poetry, including greeting cards, eulogies, inspirational and on request
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Writing & Design:
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Animated gifs
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Complex work order descriptions into 3 basic components for warranty
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Cross reference filing systems for integrated departments, i.e., sales, parts, office
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Daily travel log for website to increase shareholders and shareholder interest
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Direct marketing material for target audiences
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File saving and distribution for multiple uses and software applications
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Graphics in high end raster/vector imaging software
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ISO work procedures
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Letters of appeal and collection
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News releases and letters to shareholder
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Page layout with categories, sections, and subjects
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Promotional flyers, magazine articles, announcements
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Step-by-step work procedures for training
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Technical data into layman's terms
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Transparencies from graphics for layering
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Window painting using the grid method of resizing images
Specialized
Publication & Design (infoflip
format):
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Adapt client data from miscellaneous files, brochures, tables, web sites to
infoflip format
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Convert image and graphic files from supplied or miscellaneous format to print format
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Inside & outside cover design
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Liaise with clients and intuit their requirements for their audience
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Organize page layout, bulleting, and hypertext linking
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Provide writing/imaging technical support
Bookkeeping:
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E-file 100s of claims at tax season
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Financials for reporting periods to BCSC & USSEC
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Industries: computer sales & service, construction, fabrication, industrial scales, logging, non-profit, public mining, plumbing, restaurant supply, towing
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Mediate between accountants and clients
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Multiple integrated companies, including US
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New company set up, including various bookkeeping software and manual bookkeeping
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Payroll, PST & GST remittance, including audit
Other Skills:
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Accounts Receivable and collections
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Catalogue and ship parts for warranty
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Convert infoflips to web pages
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Create demographic databases for marketing
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Create and maintain informative web presence
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Design job management systems
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Head waitress
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Install and set up new software, including coaching and training of staff
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Inventory control
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Invoicing, including detailed descriptions
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Maintain and submit pre-authorized payment database
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Maintain mailing list database
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Self-employment: bookkeeping, pressure washing
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Track stock portfolio and analyze computer data for capital gains
Demonstrated Skills
& Abilities:
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Assisted in increasing
public company shares from 0.06/share to 0.78/share in one year through effective marketing, communication, and teamwork.
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Recovered 10s of $1,000 from overdue Accounts Receivable through effective communication.
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Promoted successful special public event while bringing together community involvement.
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Set-up highly organized office systems and procedures for 8 companies including software.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Self
Employment Program, Community Futures, Nanaimo BC (2006)
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Independent Employment Program, Community Futures,
Nanaimo, BC (2001)
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Basic Security Training, The Commissionaires,
Nanaimo, BC (1999)
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Speak with Confidence, Malaspina College,
Nanaimo, BC (1994)
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Auxiliary/Reserve Constable, Police Services Branch,
Nanaimo, BC (1991) (including firearms)
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Fashion
Modeling, Charles Stuart Agency, Nanaimo, BC (1990)
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Grade 12 - Academic-Technical Program, Correlieu Senior Secondary,
Quesnel, BC (1973)
WORK HISTORY
(in chronological order)
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Cool
Tech Writing & Design, Nanaimo, BC Owner
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Flip Productions Ltd
Nanaimo, BC Technical Writer & Designer
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Nanaimo Dive Association
Nanaimo, BC Office Manager
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The Commissionaires (P/T)
Nanaimo, BC Security Guard
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Joyce A. Smith & Associates
Nanaimo, BC Bookkeeper
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Nu-Dawn Resources Ltd
Nanaimo, BC Office Manager
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Hub City Springs Ltd
Nanaimo, BC Office Manager
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Island Mack Trucks Ltd
Nanaimo, BC Warranty Administrator
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Hennessy Equipment Rental Ltd
Nanaimo, BC Office Manager
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Little Lumber Restaurant
Nanaimo, BC Head Waitress
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Coast
Power Wash, Nanaimo, BC Owner
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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Bowling
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Crafts
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DYI home improvement projects
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Graphic design
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Humanitarian issues
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Movies: action, biography, comedy, documentary, mystery
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Music: song writing, singing, electronic keyboard
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Scrabble & word puzzles
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Sewing
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Travel
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Walking
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Writing
PERSONAL
WEBSITES
These
domains are now parked at dianebabcock.ca
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Dedanart.com
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Showcase personal poetry, greeting cards, illustrated stories, games, art lessons, local artists, poets, Canadian pioneer history, human interest.
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Promote awareness of the importance of art in our society.
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Dedan.com
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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International Poet of Merit Award, International Society of Poets (1996)
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Published Author, Charges - Inspirational Poetry, Carlton Press, New York, NY (1994)
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Editor's Choice Awards, National Library of Poetry (1995-97)
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Best Waitress Award,
Nanaimo, BC (1987)
VOLUNTEER
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Group Leader, Americana Leadership College,
Nanaimo, BC
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Fundraiser, Big Brothers of Canada,
Nanaimo, BC
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Leader, Beavers (Boy Scouts of Canada),
Nanaimo, BC
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RCMP
Auxiliary Police,
Nanaimo, BC
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